Artery Patellar Superior Medial

Patellar Artery Superior Medial

The superior medial knee artery (a.genus superior medialis) is one of the largest arteries in the human body. It is located at the top of the knee joint and supplies blood to the tissues surrounding the knee. The superior medial artery is a branch of the common femoral artery, which passes through the pelvis and thigh.

The anatomical structure of the superior medial artery has some features. It consists of three main branches: medial, lateral and anterior. Each branch has its own characteristics and functions.

The medial branch is the largest of all and runs along the medial side of the knee. It supplies blood to the skin and muscles that surround the knee. The lateral branch runs along the lateral side of the knee and supplies the muscles and skin that surround the joint. The anterior branch passes in front of the knee and supplies the forefoot and ankle joint.

The superior medial artery plays an important role in the circulation of the leg as it supplies oxygen and nutrients to the tissues found in the knee and foot area. Poor circulation in this area can lead to various diseases such as arthritis, varicose veins and others. Therefore, it is important to monitor the condition of this artery and conduct regular examinations with a doctor.

In Latin this name will be "Aoa. magna medialis superior". It is also called the “patella ankle artery”. It is located above the knee and on the side of the body, inside the joint cavity. Because of its position, the Superior Medial Patellar Artery sometimes has to be saved from iatrogenic injury during arthroscopic surgery and clinical examination of the femorotibial joint. And although most manipulations on the Patellar Superior Medal Artery do not require serious precautions, this term still remains difficult to pronounce for beginners.